Pret-A-Porter, June 26th, Get Your Tix

GET VIP SEATING HERE .

San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance announces ’Pret-A-Porter San Francisco’. A collective runway show featuring ready to wear inspired collections from both new and seasoned local San Francisco designers. The show will take place on June 26th, 2010 at the elegant Press Club at 20 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco. Suggested donation of $10 at the door to attend and fashionable attire is required.

The reception begins at 8pm. This fashion show will primarily showcase the varied season collections from Anya Tatarenko, Magdalena Trever, Mikelsen, Malin Namita Couture, Rock Chiq, Tosca Soraya, West Coast Leather and Work Clothes.

Designers or their representatives will be available to take orders after the runway show. Boutique and specialty fashion buyers, fashion representatives, sponsors and industry professionals are also sure to enjoy this event. This is a positive event for the city of San Francisco, creating industry opportunities for stylists, models and others involved in the fashion industry.

Thank You To All The "Fashion Mash-Up: Women Entrepreneurs" Speakers

Photography by: Del Geronimo

• Lorraine Sanders @ SF Indie Fashion and 7x7 Glam Watch
• Lisa Li @ You Live And You Learn
• Megan Connolly Haupt @ C5 Company
• Eden Stein @ Secession Art & Design

• Click HERE for more details about Fashion Mash-Up 

The Beauty Expo 2010

We are celebrating “BEAUTY” at The First Annual “Beauty Expo” and “Top Stylist Competition”. Makeup stations provided by Pigment Cosmetics. Haistyling tips from Hairplay Products. Fashion showcase featuring, Beyond The Alley and Rock Chiq.

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Fashion Mash-Up Featuring Women Entrepreneurs, June 17, 2010

Featuring: Lorraine Sanders, Megan Connolly Haupt, Eden Stein and Lisa Li
Get Your tickets HERE .

Thank You To All "FASHION MASH-UP" Speakers

FASHION MASH-UP, May 20, 2010. Speakers (L-R) Leslie Lum @ Leslie Lum Marketing, Liana Burtsava @ Trendy Lime, Nicole Lindgren @ Style Bust, Alison Messinger @ Eclectic Ala Mode, Alanna Rayford @ Couturious, Julian Dash @ Dash, Etc., Siv Lam @ J.Crewholics, Kip Baldwin @ United Filmmaker Associations
Event: FASHION MASH-UP @ http://www.fashionmash-up.com/

"Beyond The Alley" Showcased @ The Beauty Expo

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Ready To Wear Collection from Beyond The Alley @ http://beyondthealley.com/
Event: The Beauty Expo @ http://www.thebeautyexpo.com/
Photography By: Doug Birnbaum, Terrence Cai, Ron Fulcher

"Rock Chiq" Showcased @ The Beauty Expo

Models: Ladadrea, Havsa and Joy

Fashion Design By: Indu Arora of Rock Chiq

Photography By: Del Geronimo

Event: The Beauty Expo @ http://www.thebeautyexpo.com/

Thank You To All "The Beauty Expo 2010" Judges

Judges:
Sam Doe @ http://vinomoda.com/
Gergana Mollova @ http://gerganamollova.com/
Mario Benton @ http://www.mariobproductions.com/
Ethel M. O'Yang @ http://www.ethelook.com/
Manhal Mansour @ http://www.pigmentcosmetics.com/
Models: Acacia, Krista, Lisa and Beth @ http://www.sanfranciscofashioncoop.com/
Photographer: Ron Fulcher @ http://www.swaggadigitalmagazine.com/
Event: The Beauty Expo @ http://www.thebeautyexpo.com/

About The Beauty Expo. We are celebrating “BEAUTY” at The First Annual “Beauty Expo” and “Top Stylist Competition”. Makeup stations provided by Pigment Cosmetics. Get beauty tips from our product presenters. Haistyling tips from Hairplay Products. Get a massage and relax. Fashion show featuring, Beyond The Alley and Rock Chiq. The Annual Beauty Expo 2010, May 8th, 2010, Pigment Cosmetics, One Market Street, San Francisco, 6-10pm

Thank You To All 'FASHION TWEET-UP' Speakers

A BIG THANK YOU to all speakers of ’FASHION TWEET-UP’ (04282010): Alan Masarsky - Clipta, Erin Hagstrom - Cali Vintage, Jennine Jacob - Independent Fashion Bloggers and The Coveted, Laura Ellner - On The Racks, Marie Denee - The Curvy Fashionista, Mignon Gould - The Chic Spy and Siv Lam - JCrewaholics. To find out more about “FASHION TWEET-UP” Check out @ http://fashiontwitup.onsugar.com/ - Photograph by: Del Geronimo

Thank You! 'THE ECONOMICS OF ART" Speakers

Thank You to all ’THE ECONOMICS OF ART“ (02112010) Speakers! Greg Griffin - The Barber Lounge, Bacca Da Silva - Bacca Da Silva Atelier, Lorraine Sanders - SF Indie Fashion and 7x7 Glam Watch, JT Paradox - The SF Style, Corrine Phipps - Urban Darling, Leo Madrid - Scream Inc.

About ”The Economics Of Art“. Our mission is to provide an open dialogue to engage in a forum which discusses the idea of the economics of art. This series is focused on how to develop innovative solutions that address the impact of our nation’s financial crisis on creative industries. As a thriving epicenter of independent talents, ”The Economics Of Art“ feature local artists, fashion designers, bloggers, retailers and tech savvies in an effort to brainstorm and share new business solutions and to create an exchange network amongst peers in San Francisco’s fashion and art community. Find out more about ”The Economics of Art“ @ http://www.theeconomicsofart.info/ - Photograph by: Del Geronimo

Fashion Bloggers Connect: Tech In The Fashion Industry

Fashion Bloggers Connect: Tech In The Fashion Industry. In this open forum, we will examine how technology has reshaped the fashion industry. We will mainly discuss “blogging” as a form of media outlet in today’s social media conscious society. Featuring: Alan Masarsky/Clipta, Erin Hagstrom/ Cali Vintage, Laura Ellner/ On The Racks Marie Denee/ The Curvy Fashionista, Mignon Gould/ The Chic Spy & Siv Lam/JCrewaholics. BOOK/RSVP Here. 

TOPICS:

1. How has blogging affected the fashion landscape? 
2. Why is blogging a popular media in fashion? 
3. What are the challenges in blogging about fashion? 
4. How do you become a successful fashion blogger? 
5. Why blog about fashion? 
6. What is a relevant fashion article? 
7. How to Keep track of your readership
8. What are the blogging tools available out there?
9. Should I start my own fashion blog? Is it worth my time?

Other Topic Discussions:
1. Twitting about Fashion
2. Twitters and Followers
3. Discuss, RSS Feeds, Keywords, Bookmarking, etc’s.
4. Social media, why it works
5. Search Engine Optimization
6. Tech Talks and terminologies

Linzel Couture Showcased at Trunk & Swap

Fashion Design By: Linzel Couture @ http://linzelcouture.blogspot.com/
Model: Rachel @ SFFashionCo-Op
Photo By: Brett Hilyard @ http://hillycollective.com/

What is Trunk and Swap? It’s time to clean up your closet. Help mother earth, recycle and save money. Trunk & Swap is part trunk show, part fashion swap, fashion show and social networking.

Attendees are allowed to bring up to 20 items in great condition (accessories, clothing, jewelry, art pieces, etc’s) to exchange with fellow swappers. The swapper will receive one (1) ticket per: 5 items he or she brings. Each ticket will enable the swapper to receive one item that he/she likes from another swapper.

Blanche Consorti and Joy Fan Collections Showcased at "Love Soiree: The Economics of Art"

Designer: Joy Fan, Models: Amy, Acacia, Lisa @ SF Fashion Co-Op, Photo By: Josh Mehler of Translucent Studio

Designer: Blanche Consorti, Models: Sandra, Polina, Olga @ SF Fashion Co-Op, Photo By: Adam Yano

On February 11, 2010, SFFAMA presented the latest collection of Joy Fan and Blanche Consorti at “Love Soiree: "The Economics of Art” that was held at The Barber Lounge. Our mission is to provide an open dialogue to engage in a forum which discusses the idea of the economics of art. This series is focused on how to develop innovative solutions that address the impact of our nation’s financial crisis on creative industries. As a thriving epicenter of independent talents, The Economics Of Art feature local artists, fashion designers, bloggers, retailers and tech savvies in an effort to brainstorm and share new business solutions and to create an exchange network amongst peers in San Francisco’s fashion and art community.

Thank You To All "FASHION FEUD" Judges

Photograph by: Josh Mehler

Photograph by: Doug Birnbaum

Photograph by: Nik Chigirev

Photograph by: Del Geronimo

Thank You To All “FASHION FEUD” Judges. Amy Le Blanc - Intellectual Properties (01/26/2010), Bacca Da Silva - Bacca Da Silva Atelier (01/27/2010),  Cynthia Anderson - Style Wylde (10/27/2010) , Lorraine Sanders - 7x7 Glam Watch and SF Indie Fashion (11/17/2009), Olivia Ongpin - Fabric8 (01/27/2010). About “FASHION FEUD”, SCION presents Fashion Feud is a live “Project Runway” like competition on stage. Designers are given an hour to create a design to prepare for a runway on stage. Models will have a walk-of on stage with their newly designed outfits. The audience will choose who the best designer of the evening by their resounding applause. Fabrics will be provided from"Mood Fabrics New York". This FREE event is sponsored by “SCION”. Thanks to models: Ashton, Jenn, Kara, Mari, Sarah, Shai, Shelby @ SF Fashion Co-Op, and SFEIC. Check out “FASHION FEUD” @ http://www.fashionfeud.net/

FASHION TWEET-UP, The Economics of Art’s Fashion and Tech Series

“FASHION TWEET-UP”, The Economics of Art’s Fashion and Tech Series, Presented By: San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance

Date: APRIL 28, WEDS, 6-9PM, Location: PIGMENT COSMETICS, @ Studio 2, ONE MARKET, SF
Fee: $5 Donation, Schedule: 6pm-7pm - Mingle, Bring your own sandwich and coffee, photo (opps) session
7pm-9pm - Speaking forum. In this open forum, we will examine how technology has reshaped the fashion industry. We will mainly discuss “blogging” as a form of media outlet in today’s social media conscious society. RSVP HERE

TRUNK and SWAP and Fashion Showcase

TRUNK & SWAP Fashion Showcase
Featuring CIG Witz Wear, Artillery, Chimotwitz Clothing and Linzel Coture

March 5, 2010, Etiquette Lounge, San Francisco
Event: www.trunkandswap.com/
PR: http://www.owengeronimo.com/
SFFAMA, Inc.: www.sffama.com/
Photography By: Doug Birnbaum, Terence Cai, Jay Kelly, Daniel Chimowitz